Swami utilizes a “question and answer” format for this short book, which was formerly an appendix to the Geetha Vahini. Prof. Kasturi, the translator of many of Swami’s writings and discourses, states that this book “…seeks to elucidate the fundamental concepts and precepts of religion, especially the technical words and expressions that seek to concretize them.” Subjects include: the body and the senses, the four stages of life, liberation and karma, education and devotion, obstacles to liberation, spiritual wisdom and mind control (yoga), the scriptures, mantra (sacred words) and repetition of God’s name, and ascetic practices.